Cubana Chief Priest Arrested by EFCC Over Fraud and Money Laundering Allegations
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The EFCC has arrested popular socialite, Cubana Chief Priest for his alleged involvement in tax fraud and money laundering
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The businessman was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Thursday and operatives are said to be on the hunt for accomplices
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Chief Priest’s arrest comes only a few weeks after associate, Obi Cubana was arrested by the NDLEA for alleged involvement in drug dealing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigerian socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. The businessman was taken in from the Lagos Airport on Thursday on charges bordering money laundering and tax fraud, according to The Punch.
The arrest has kept the club owner from being able to communicate on social media and prevented him from returning birthday greetings to his followers on Instagram. At the moment, Peoples Gazette reports that only his wife has been granted permission to see him as the matter remains under investigation.
His arrest comes only months after he demanded that the anti-graft agency should release associate Obinna Iyiegbu, AKA Obi Cubana from their custody. The EFCC had arrested Obi Cubana in November last year over similar allegations. After Obi Cubana was released by the EFCC and was then arrested by the NDLEA for his alleged involvement in drug dealing two months after.
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Cubana Chief Priest is a Nigerian businessman, Nightclub owner, and show promoter. The socialite who hails from Imo state had become popular on social media for his luxurious lifestyle and association with celebrities.
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